VC4A is searching for 8 high-growth, innovative firms to present to its worldwide network of African-focused investors. The firms must be based in Africa, generate revenue, and be looking to raise a Series A financing of between $1.5 million and $10 million.
Companies participating in the program gain access to 200+ investors from the curated VC4A investor network, as well as interviews with top VC funds as part of the vetting process. The finalists receive one-on-one mentoring and technical guidance from angel investors and venture capital fund managers, as well as a spotlight appearance at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit.
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During the period 2017–2020, the company picked 80 scale-ups from around the continent as part of five showcase programs, which resulted in a number of Series A deals for more than $150 million. As a result of its success, the ‘VC4A Venture Showcase — Series A’ has become a key component of our efforts to help investors connect with high-quality deal flow.
“This is an exclusive opportunity to introduce your company at once to everyone who’s anyone in Africa’s early-stage investment space,” VC4A notes.
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Charles Rapulu Udoh
Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer who has advised startups across Africa on issues such as startup funding (Venture Capital, Debt financing, private equity, angel investing etc), taxation, strategies, etc. He also has special focus on the protection of business or brands’ intellectual property rights ( such as trademark, patent or design) across Africa and other foreign jurisdictions.
He is well versed on issues of ESG (sustainability), media and entertainment law, corporate finance and governance.
He is also an award-winning writer